By all accounts, David Land, who is receiving a Queen's Service Medal for services to the community, is something of a workaholic.
The retired farmer has taken on numerous voluntary and business commitments and often refused to take holidays, saying there was too much to do.
"He's a doer, he
likes to get things done," said wife Joy.
His focus, both personally and in his volunteer commitments, was continual improvement in farming and he was generous in volunteering his time to help fellow farmers.
Mr Land farmed in the Central Hawke's Bay for many years. He was active in local clubs, Pukehou School, dog trials, the Hawke's Bay A&P; Society, Federated Farmers and was a member of the New Zealand Electoral College for the New Zealand Meat and Wool Boards for many years.
